Building Problem-Solving Mindsets Through Story
Pawing for Profits 🐾
Pawing for Profits, the first book in The Self-Starter Series, introduces upper elementary and middle school students to entrepreneurship through the story of 12-year-old Emma, who starts a dog-walking business to fund her horseback riding lessons. Along the way, she learns key business principles like supply and demand, pricing, and efficiency.
Each chapter includes built-in multiple-choice quizzes, discussion questions, and hands-on activities—making it easy to spark project-based learning right from the page.
The Self Starter
About the Series 📚
The Self-Starter Series, an engaging educational fiction collection that teaches middle-grade kids the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
Each book explores a core business theme—like supply and demand or budgeting—while helping students build problem-solving skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial thinking. Along the way, readers are introduced to dozens of real-world business terms, brought to life through story.
What you get
When you purchase The Self-Starter Series, you’re not just getting a book—you’re getting a complete educational toolkit designed to bring entrepreneurship to life in your classroom. Every book in the series includes a wealth of interactive materials to engage young learners, spark discussions, and encourage real-world problem-solving.
🧠 Hands-on Activities
Interactive challenges that turn business principles into action—perfect for project-based learning.
📝 Engaging Quizzes
Built-in multiple-choice questions help assess understanding and reinforce key concepts after each chapter.
🍎 Teacher's Guide
A helpful resource to support educators in leading meaningful lessons and discussions.
💬 Discussion Questions
Perfect for class debates and group conversations, helping students think critically about business and innovation.
About The Author
Case Resor is a passionate entrepreneur and lifelong advocate for education. Growing up with parents who were both educators and business owners, Case developed an early appreciation for the power of learning and entrepreneurship. Today, Case channels that passion into running a multi-state transportation company he built from the ground up and writing engaging books that inspire young minds to explore the world of business.
Pawing for Profits combines Case’s love of storytelling and real-world experience to teach kids the fundamentals of entrepreneurship in a fun and accessible way. 🌟